Dulcitol (CAS 608-66-2)

Molecular structure

Chemical Product

DULCITOL

Cat. NoKC.410135 CategoryBiochemicals Molecular FormulaC6H14O6 CAS608-66-2 Molecular Weight182.17 g/mol

Pack sizes 25GM100GM

Safety & Hazards (GHS) Warning

Irritant

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Galactitol is a metabolite found in or produced by Escherichia coli (strain K12, MG1655).

A naturally occurring product of plants obtained following reduction of GALACTOSE. It appears as a white crystalline powder with a slight sweet taste. [ChemIDplus]
This is an endogenously produced metabolite found in the human body. It is used in metabolic reactions, catabolic reactions or waste generation.

Physical Description	Solid; [Merck Index] White to off-white hygroscopic powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Melting Point	189.5 °C
Solubility	31,0 mg/mL at 15 °C

IUPAC Name	(2R,3S,4R,5S)-hexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol
Molecular Formula	C6H14O6
Molecular Weight	182.17 g/mol
CAS	608-66-2
SMILES	C([C@H]([C@@H]([C@@H]([C@H](CO)O)O)O)O)O
InChIKey	FBPFZTCFMRRESA-GUCUJZIJSA-N
Catalog No	KC.410135
Pack sizes	25GM · 100GM

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